Hello Everyone,

I started to replace the door lock actuators as a precautionary measure during a major cleaning today. Does anyone have advice as to how to screw the vertical metal rod into the actuator? It refuses to go in as far as the original factory position. I can't seem to figure out what is preventing such a simple procedure. After about 1/8 inch it just turns and turns. I have tried with the actuator bolted in and out. I also had a terrible time removing the rod from the original. Ended up cutting the plastic.

I doesn't "screw." Open the "latch" on the plastic connector and open it up, insert the rod, then snap the connector closed.

Or, depending on the make of actuator, there might be a sliding collar involved.

How stupid I feel!!!

Don`t feel too bad, you have lots of company . been down that road.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

It took me a while to figure that out the first time, too.

Yep, same here

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

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